The gaming items I am hoping to purchase soon...

It has been a long time since I did any upgrades to things in the games room and bought anything gaming related myself to be honest. That itch is back now though as I start to play games more often and the wish list of items I want to pick up just keeps on growing so here are some of the items I am really hoping to pick up soon...

Gaming PC 

I am slowly saving towards getting a new gaming PC and hopefully in 2026 I will be able to make the purchase at long last. I am hoping that I can make the purchase in 2026 but I guess it will actually all depend on how much I do or don't save over the course of the upcoming months. I have been unsure on which to purchase but the more I look the more I am impressed with the options Chillblast have available so I think when it comes to ordering I might be heading there.

Monitor 

The hunt is on for a new monitor as my current ones are super old and don't even have an option to adjust the brightness. I am leaning towards getting a decent quality curved monitor as it stands but I can't decide if I actually want to drop to one screen or keep a dual screen set up for when I am working on content. I have a while to decide though as this won't be purchased until I get the new PC.

Gaming Chair

My chair is literally falling apart and it is so uncomfortable so I would love to upgrade my gaming chair asap. The one catching my eye at the moment is the Razer one which I have also seen some pretty good reviews about so maybe just maybe it is time to make the purchase.

Govee Hexa Lights

I really want to add more lighting to the games room and I think these ones would look brilliant around the TV. I am hoping these go on offer around black Friday so I can get these at a much better price and hopefully Liam will agree to this purchase.

Super Mario Galaxy on the Switch

I am enjoying playing on the Switch a lot more recently due to the addition of the Switch 2 and I am slowly hoping to pick up more and more games for the console. I used to love playing Super Mario Galaxy so this is going to be a pick up in the very near future so I can slowly make my way through some of my favourite games from when I was younger.

Spongebob : Titans of the Tide

I don't know what it is but I love a good Spongebob game so I think the goal is to pick this up once it is released. These games aren't usually too demanding so I can relax and just switch off with this, something I have noticed I am doing is buying games that are more of a relaxed vibe rather than the chaotic games I used to play. This is reasonably priced too which is even better.

PlayStation Portal 

Finally on the list we have the PlayStation Portal. I have been on the fence about purchasing this for a while now however, after looking at the cost and how much I would potentially use it I think it could very easily become a future purchase. I am definitely going to do my research on this but if it is going to make tackling my PlayStation backlog easier it is going to be an instant purchase.

So there you go those are the items I am hoping to pick up as soon as possible. As I say I am slowly saving up towards that gaming PC but in the meantime I will definitely be working my way through purchasing other items from this list.

What would you be purchasing first?

See you soon, 

TNG Games

The 3DS Games I Really Want To Pick Up

I recently found my 3DS and to my surprise it is still working as it should. This has led to me rediscovering games I had in my collection that I thought had been long gone such as Luigi's Mansion, Mario Kart 7 and so many more. Finding this console though has led me to the CEX website in the hopes of finding some games I wish I had kept hold of over the years and games I missed out on whilst I was originally playing on this console. This console is one I put plenty of hours into and some brilliant games were available at the time and here are some of the games I would love to purchase once more...

Pokemon Sun

I would love to know where my original copy of this game has gone as I can't remember ever trading it in. Pokemon Sun is a game I put plenty of hours into without getting as far into the game as I would have liked so with me taking on the Pokemon Challenge and aiming to complete all the Pokemon games this is going to be a must buy... I just hope I can find it at a reasonable price.

Detective Pikachu 

This is another game I need to pick up for the Pokemon challenge as technically it is a Pokemon game due to it being Pikachu. I honestly can't believe I have never played a Detective Pikachu game and I am determined to change that soon, it is just a case of finding this game in stock to give it a try.

Super Pokemon Rumble

Oh look it is another Pokemon game to buy due to the challenge. This is a game I am really hoping to find at a reasonable price though as it is a game I have never had the chance to play before yet it looks like it will be right up my street. This could certainly be one of the first games I pick up off this list.

Super Monkeyball 3D

I used to be absolutely obsessed with this game however, I ended up trading it in for something new just to save on the cost. This game was one I could just switch off with and get lost in, before you knew it a few hours had passed which was crazy. I am really hoping I can get this game again soon as I think it will really help me get that gaming bug back. 

Scribblenauts Unlimited

As soon as I saw this was available on the 3DS at a reasonable price I knew it was going on this list as Scribblenauts is a game I love on my PC so being able to play it on the go is going to be even better. I am hoping I can find this game in a local CEX ASAP as this game will be super helpful for helping me unwind on an evening rather than my mind constantly been on the go. 

So there you have it there aren't many games I am desperately after for the 3DS at the moment but maybe if I get looking in local CEX stores this list might increase a bit. For now though these are the games I am definitely going to be on the hunt for. I wonder which I will pick up first...

See you soon

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The Games I Want To Play In October 2025

 How are we in October already? This year is flying by but I can't really complain as this time of the year is the best time of the year in terms of gaming for me as the cold, dark nights mean less post work trips out and cosier weekends when the football gets cancelled due to the weather. There is nothing better than snuggling under a blanket and picking up a controller at this time of year and I am very hopeful that this month is going to be a game filled month. So here are the games I am hoping to play throughout October...

PS5

The PS5 is by far my most played console still and I can't see that changing anytime soon as a lot of games I am wanting to work through this month are already on this console. The PS5 games I am hoping to play are...

FC26

We actually got this game on release day and somehow I just haven't found the time to play it just yet however, that is certainly going to change this month. I might actually give manager mode a try this season and see what I can do for Man City Women however, we all know that 99% of my time on here is going to be spent on Ultimate Team where I once again plan to create my best team without spending any real money on the game, maybe I will actually document this challenge this time around.

Coffee Talk 

This game is going to be the quickest game I play this month as it is very close to being complete already. The plan is to get this one ticked off the list nice and early on in the month as there is less than an hour left to play. I will be honest though I don't really want this one to end as I have really enjoyed it.

The Plucky Squire

I started this game in the summer but unfortunately I didn't get as far through it as I would have liked due to how busy summer was. I am hoping that I can get through a fair bit of this game in October if not complete it. This is different to what I would usually play but it is super enjoyable.

Lost Records

I was hoping to get through this game when it was originally released but that didn't work out and it has just sat installed on the PS5 since. I have heard good things about this game and it seems like it will be right up might street due to the other sort of games I like to play. I am hoping I can make some very good progress through this game over the next few weeks.

XBOX

You have just seen how many games I am planning on playing on the PS5 and well let's just say there are nowhere near as many on the XBOX. This console is still massively neglected however, I really want to change that and here is what I am hoping to play on the console this month...

Halo 5

I keep putting off playing this as I tend to pick the PS5 controller up more often however, I am determined to make my way through more of this game in October as I have really enjoyed what I have played so far. I am so determined to make a big dent in this game so let's see if this goes to plan or not.

Nintendo Switch

We finally have the Switch 2 although I haven't managed to play on it much at the moment due to lack of time. That is changing this month though and I will be playing plenty on this console and here is what I am hoping to play...

Mario Kart World

This is loaded on the Switch and ready to be played and I can't wait. I think my last Mario Kart game was Mario Kart 7 so it has been a long time away from this however, from what I have seen World looks absolutely fantastic and I can see myself getting hooked so let's see how it goes.

Pokemon ZA

I can't remember the last time I pre-ordered a game however, as soon as Pokemon ZA was announced the order was made and as soon as this lands I will be diving straight into the world of Pokemon and who knows when this will stop being the only game I play. The only problem will be fighting Liam over who is playing it and when as we are sharing the Switch 2 currently.

Super Mario Galaxy

I was only planning on purchasing Pokemon this month however, I am now going to be picking up Super Mario Galaxy as the more I have seen of the game I the more I am itching to play it. This is going to be an early in the month pick up I think so I can play through a fair bit of it before Pokemon arrives but we shall see how it goes for this game. 

So there you have it let's see how many of these games actually get played over the course of the month...

See you soon

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Pokemon : Got to beat them all challenge begins

 

Here we go it is finally time to start this Pokemon Challenge and a new series on here & social media... Pokemon : Got to beat them all! 

I mentioned this challenge on here a few months back but now it is time to really get going on it and set out a plan of action for completing all the Pokemon games I can get my hands on. I have a fair few Pokemon games in the games room ready to be loaded onto the necessary systems, I have the Switch & 3DS ready to go too meaning there is really no excuse for not getting started now. Granted I am nowhere near close to owning even half of the games out there however, I have a good few games in my collection and I am slowly adding more to the collection as time goes on and a trip into the loft is now much needed to see if I can find the games I think I own but haven't found just yet. 

The plan to start the challenge is to work my way through Let's Go Pikachu which is already loaded onto my Switch, this will be a brand new play through as it has been so long since I picked this game up and I have forgotten where I am up to with it. Once this is done I am going to be moving onto the other Switch Pokemon games I own already and try get them all ticked off from the challenge nice and early on before moving onto games on the older systems. I do have the new game on pre-order too so that will be bumped to the top of the to play list when it arrives.

As I am working through the challenge the plan is to try buy a game every month or so, luckily some of the spin off games for the WII etc are at more reasonable prices than the Gameboy ones so I think I will get the cheaper ones purchased before saving up for those bigger games that are going to cost me a fortune and make completing the challenge nice and expensive.

 To keep an eye on the progress I am making I am planning on creating a bit of a tracker which will show a list of all the games possible, the games I have got, my progress through each of the games, when it is complete and even how much it cost me. I think this will just be a fun way of seeing how I am getting on and just how much it is going to cost overall. Anyone knows me knows I am a bit of a spreadsheet geek so this is going to be just as fun as working through the actual games for me. 

As I say I am expecting this to be a very expensive challenge but I am actually looking forward to working my way through it, no doubt it is going to take a long time to complete but I guess that makes it a bit more fun too and I suppose gives me plenty of content for here and social media which is certainly an added bonus.  

Keep an eye on our social media where we will be sharing our progress a bit more often than on here and even doing polls for you to help us pick which game we should play next. We will also be sharing what games we pick up for this challenge over there too. 

Now let's get started and see how many games we can get through before the end of the year...

See you soon

TNG Games

The PSP games I want to pick up...

Whilst we were moving things around in the games room recently we managed to find Liam's old PSP and a charger surprisingly. We honestly thought this was long gone and were actually saving to purchase a new one so finding it has meant we can put a bit extra into the Switch 2 savings and start looking at picking up a few PSP games to relive our childhood. For me the PSP holds plenty of memories of long car journeys to holiday destinations getting lost in different worlds and endless nights relaxing after football training. So here are the games I am on the look out for...

Daxter

Now I know I just said I was going for games to relive my childhood however, Daxter is a game I never got around to picking up. This was always a game I looked at in store but for some reason I just never made that purchase but now we have the PSP back I think it is time to pick this game up and see what it is all about.

Cars

This game was absolutely perfect for relaxing with and even though it seems super childish now I am determined to pick it up and replay it to see if those memories hold up. This game might be fun for my nephew's introduction to the PSP too as it isn't too demanding plus who doesn't love Lightning McQueen?

Tony Hawks Underground 2 Remix

This game got me through so many long car journeys especially when I was in my skateboarding phase and everything was Tony Hawk related. This game was great for just skating around and messing around even if I didn't fancy doing the tasks at hand in the game. I have been eyeing up the latest Tony Hawk for the PS5 but honestly I think I would rather purchase this game first to relive them childhood memories. 

The Simpsons Game

Possibly the most expensive game on the list is The Simpson's game. Now this is another one I never got the chance to play the first time around but always wanted to. It is hard not to love the Simpsons and I loved the classics on the PS2 but for some reason this game was never purchased in any format. This is going to change though and I think going forward it might be a case of picking it up for the PSP so that I can play from anywhere when life gets busy again.

Super Monkey Ball Adventure

I got absolutely hooked on this game at one stage and didn't plan anything else for a while as this was so fun. I wasn't really a fan of platform games however, this one ticked all the boxes for me and I just kept on reaching for it. I have great memories from this game so I think it is going to be one of the first PSP games I pick up to relive those memories.

FIFA Street 2

It is no secret how much I love football and well FIFA street is one of the best football games of all time in my opinion. I remember going to football training or playing football on the street, coming inside and loading FIFA street straight up. This game is a classic for me and I definitely need to purchase this to relive all those memories and just get lost in the game once more. I honestly think though when I get this a lot of other games are going to get neglected. 

Hannah Montana : Rock out the show

Believe it or not the PSP I had originally was actually the Hannah Montana bundle and let's just say I didn't think I would enjoy the game but it became one of my favourites so I would love to pick it up. The ultimate relaxing game where I could just get lost in the world of one of my favourite shows and I can safely say at the time Hannah Montana was certainly my favourite show. I am 100% picking this game up once more and it could even lead to me purchasing other Hannah Montana games to play through. 

So there you have it those are the PSP games I am going to be on the look out for first, no doubt more games will end up being added as I shop around as there were certainly some very good games available which I would love to play once more, these are just the once I am hoping to get first. 

What PSP games would you add to your collection? 

See you soon, 

TNG Games

The games I want to play in September

* Some items in this post were received for review purposes all thoughts are my own

Finally things are settling down for us and I can finally get back to gaming. After neglecting here and the games room for so long it is time to get back to it so get prepared to be sick of seeing me. I am hoping that I can spend a lot of hours in the games room in September and finally get through some of the games I have been wanting to play for the longest time, with a few days off coming up too this should mean I get at least one game complete before the month ends. There are a nice mix of games I am wanting to play and those are...

PlayStation

Coffee Talk

This is going to be the first game I play this month and I am determined to get it completed in the month so I can move onto Coffee Talk 2. I have had this game on my to play list for so long now and just haven't had the time to sit and play it but that changes in September. I am going to make the games room as cosy as possible, grab the snacks and just get lost in this game. I am really looking forward to finally experiencing this one so you bet it is going to be binged. 

Lost Records

Originally I wanted to play this day one however, life had other plans and I haven't had the chance to play it yet. Again though this is going to change in September as I plan to dedicate a fair bit of free time to playing this in the hopes of making some great progress through the game. I am hoping I can get at least tape one complete however, it would be brilliant if I could get the whole game completed but I guess only time will tell if that will happen or not.

XBOX

Halo 5

This is the only game I have started on the XBOX so far this year and to be honest I haven't made much progress in it however, I want that to change this month and I would love if I could get close to completing it so I can finally get it out of my backlog. I enjoyed what I have played of it so far so I am hoping that I carry on enjoying it and make some very good progress on it and get it completed or close to completion this month.

Nintendo Switch

Let's go Pikachu

This month is the month that my Pokemon challenge finally gets underway so to kick things off I am going to get my new play through of Let's go Pikachu underway. I didn't get too far into this game originally so I am looking forward to sitting down and making a dent in my play through. We have the new Pokemon game on pre-order so if I can push through this game and have it completed before the new ones release that will be great. 

Forgotten Fields*

I have made a bit of a start on this game and I am determined to get it completed in September as it is only a few hours long. To be honest I could have wrapped this up already if I had my Switch charged but the plan is to use some evenings this month just to slowly work through this. There will be a review of this game incoming so I need to get it completed soon.

PC

YouTuber's Life

It is finally time to start playing on the PC once more and I am hoping that I get the chance to get a few hours into YouTuber's life in September as it is another game I have been waiting the longest time to play. This should be perfect for the days I just want a quick hour or so gaming after the gym or a hard day at work. I can't wait to play this game for myself.

A Short Hike

This game is a recent buy and one I am 100% going to have finished by the end of the month as it is a super quick game so I should be able to get through it in one sitting if my PC let's me. This is one I have seen so much about on social media so let's hope I enjoy it as much as people say I will. This might be one of the first games completed with how short it is.

There you have it those are the games I am hoping to play in September. Let's see how this goes as I am really hopeful for a productive September of gaming and creating content. For now though let's get gaming...

See you soon 

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The games I want to play in July 2025...

Here we go it is July and this is where life starts to get busy once more. This month sees the Women's Euros taking place so I will be covering the month of football over on my football account and gaming time will be knocked down a little bit. I do want to ensure I am making some time for gaming though as I know a break with a controller in my hand will help me mentally and just give me a much needed breather every now and then. I also have a weekend away booked in July where I will be going to see McFly whilst I am away but I guess that is going to work in my favour as I can take my Switch away with me. One good thing going into July is that the games room has now been moved around and I am already enjoying spending more time in there so I should be able to spend plenty of free time sat playing games. So here are the games I am hoping to play in July...

PS5

Coffee Talk

I finally want to finish off playing Coffee Talk, I started this towards the end of June and I am very hopefully that within the first few days of July this is going to be completed so I can get it out of the backlog and move onto the second installment of the game. I don't have too much left to play of this game so the early July target time should definitely take place.

Lost Records Tape 1

I downloaded Tape 1 when it first came out however, I just haven't managed to get around to playing it. That is going to change in July though as I am determined to fly through this and get it out of the backlog so I can move on to Tape 2 and finally wrap the game up. I have heard good things about this game so I am really hoping it lives up to expectations. 

XBOX

Halo 5

Halo 5 has just been sat unplayed on the XBOX since March however, I am actually missing playing it so I am hoping that I can get through some more of this in July. Granted the PlayStation games are going to be a priority as those are two games I have wanted to play for a long time now but fingers crossed we can also make some good progress through Halo 5 this month.

Nintendo Switch 

Super Mario 3D World 

I just don't seem to be making any progress in this game and it is getting a bit annoying now. The plan in July is to wrap up a few more worlds in this game and make as much progress as I can whilst hopefully pushing to be near the completion of it. I can be hooked on it for a few weeks and then just not go back to it so let's see what July holds for this game. 

Let's go Pikachu

I posted about doing a Pokemon challenge which you can read about here, but since that post I haven't actually played any Pokemon games which honestly I can't say why as I am not sure why I haven't started the challenge just yet. I am determined to play through as much of this game as possible in July and hopefully I can do a Pokemon challenge update at the end of the month with plenty of progress have taken place.

PC

YouTuber's Life 

I am determined now that I have my new (temporary until upgrades take place) PC set up that I am going to play through some of my Steam library at long last. Granted my PC is a potato however, I am hoping it can handle YouTuber's Life so I can make some good progress through the main story of the game. I have heard it is around 12 hours for the main story so let's push to get as close to 12 hours into the game as possible and see just how much progress I make in a game I have wanted to play for so long. 

Minecraft

I have repurchased Minecraft which may have been a mistake as I know I usually get hooked on the game and with all the above games to play I can't just sit on Minecraft with any free moment I have. I am hoping to play plenty of Minecraft during July though to start creating a whole new world as I know that for me Minecraft is just the game I need when life gets a little too much. It is my ideal way to switch off I just need to make sure it doesn't take over.

The plan for the month is to spend as much time as possible in the house so I am not spending money as I am determined to save up enough to get a Switch 2 as soon as possible and also so I can add more money into my gaming PC fund. Staying in and playing those games I own is definitely going to help those savings go up so let's see how it goes. Hopefully during my end of month wrap up there will be plenty of games that have been played...

See you soon, 

TNG Games